NMAT 2026

Applications Open

NMAT by GMAC

GMACManagement~70K applicants/yrNMAT 2027 →

Eligibility

EducationYou need a Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), or be in your final year - no upper age limit.

Key dates

Registration opens

20 Aug 2026

Registration closes

10 Oct 2026

Exam date

2 Nov 2026

Fees & links

Application fee

₹3000

Official website

https://www.gmac.com/nmat

About NMAT

NMAT is a computer-adaptive MBA entrance exam accepted by around 30 B-schools in India (including NMIMS, VIT, ICFAI, and Alliance University), conducted by GMAC - the same organization behind the GMAT. Its standout feature is candidate flexibility: within the exam window, a candidate can choose their own test date/time/city, retake the exam up to 3 times, and choose the order of its three sections - unusual for an Indian entrance exam.

Exam pattern

Mode

Computer-adaptive test (CAT-style adaptive, not to be confused with the separate CAT exam)

Sections

Language Skills
Quantitative Skills
Logical Reasoning

Each section has its own fixed time limit; unused time cannot be transferred between sections. Best score across up to 3 attempts counts.

Selection process

Each participating B-school runs its own shortlisting and Written Ability Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview process using the NMAT score - no single shared national counselling process.